Australia Blocks Thousands of Scam Texts Impersonating Govt

Australia Blocks Thousands of Scam Texts Impersonating Govt
Scam attempts on Australians are on the rise. terovesalainen/Adobe Stock
Daniel Khmelev
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Australia has bolstered its defences against scammers, revealing a trial program has blocked more than 2,500 harmful text messages impersonating federal government agencies from preying on Australians in the past year.

Combatting the malicious messages involved a partnership between the Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC), relevant government departments, and the telecommunications sector—including the nation’s biggest player, Telstra.

Daniel Khmelev
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Daniel Khmelev is an Australian reporter based in Perth covering energy, tech, and politics.
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